Job Description

The Opportunity

The Senior Manager Corporate Accounting is an integral part of the Corporate Accounting team who will provide leadership and support for the corporate accounting team deliverables related to the accuracy, transparency and timeliness of financial reporting in compliance with IFRS and regulatory standards. This requires technical accounting knowledge, superior business partnership skills, an acute analytical sense and strong attention to detail.

Key Activities

• Preparation and review of quarterly and annual financial statements, notes disclosure for financial statements, MD&A, press releases, investor presentations, and the Annual Information Form (AIF).
• Completion of quarterly and annual impairment testing
• Review acquisitions and disposition agreements and assist with systems set up required for financial statement reporting
• Review complex entries as they relate to acquisitions and dispositions
• Preparation and review of quarterly covenant compliance calculations and reporting
• Review and prepare separate audit legal entity financial statements
• Liaise with external auditors and internal audit team to provide the documents needed for review and audit
• Liaise with operations finance and property managers to ensure proper understanding of results and transactions, while providing guidance over complex accounting items and other issues
• Completion of IFRS research and implementation of accounting policies in response to developments in the senior housing industry
• Prepare technical memoranda on corporate finance transactions and provide financial reporting support.
• Champion system enhancements, automation, and reporting best practices.
• Month end and quarter end corporate activities as assigned
• Other ad hoc activities as assigned

Experience & Education:

• 8-10 years of experience in accounting preferred; including corporate accounting team preferred
• Public company external reporting experience
• Post-secondary degree in accounting, finance, or business administration
• Possess professional accounting designation (CPA)
• Strong Knowledge of IFRS
• Experience with accounting software, specifically OneStream and Yardi

Skills & Abilities:

• Strong technical and analytical skills as well as strong attention to detail and accuracy
• Strong technical knowledge of financial accounting consolidation rules
• Experience with public company reporting
• Knowledge of EPM systems (One Stream preferred)
• Excel proficiency is mandatory
• Ability to manage and validate large amounts of data
• Superior interpersonal and communication skills (oral and written), a consultative and collaborative style, and the ability to participate effectively within a team.
• High degree of integrity and professionalism. Excellent judgment and decision-making skills
• Easily adapts to changes, delays, or unexpected events in the work environment
• The ability to organize and prioritize work to meet defined deadlines in a large fast-paced work environment
• Eagerness to learn
• A focus on continuous improvement and quality.
• Demonstrates Chartwell’s values of RESPECT.

Special Requirements

• Presentation of criminal record check
• Participation in all conferences and educational courses, as required
• Flexibility in hours will be required during peak periods

At Chartwell, we’re all about Making People’s Lives BETTER: the lives of our residents and their families, and the lives of our employees. Join an exceptional group of diverse, inspiring, and caring people who are empowered to provide personalized, human experiences for our residents and staff through the connections they make every day within our communities.
Chartwell’s commitment to diversity and inclusivity is a commitment to hiring people whose skills and abilities contribute the most to the success of the organization and who reflect the communities in which we live and work. We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome applications from a wide range of qualified candidates, including people with disabilities. If you have questions or require assistance with the application process, please email accessibility@chartwell.com or call 1-888-663-6448.
We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.